The Scientific World JOURNAL,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
flavonoid
compounds
in
C.
caudatus
K.,
known
for
their
various
benefits,
are
prone
to
quick
degradation,
leading
reduced
biological
activity.
This
research
aimed
evaluate
the
types
of
coatings:
gum
Arabic
(GA),
maltodextrin
(MD),
and
a
combination
both
(MDGA)
K.
extract
microcapsules.
was
encapsulated
by
different
coating
materials,
GA,
MD,
MDGA,
then
dried
using
freeze‐drying
technique.
evaluation
carried
out
comparing
encapsulation
efficiency
values,
activity,
release
tests
each
type
microcapsule
coating.
results
indicate
that
agents
have
impacts
significantly
at
p
<
0.05
on
encapsulation.
Flavonoids
were
retained
up
79.67%
MDGA
coating,
compared
with
72.8%
47.66%
single
GA
MD
coatings,
respectively.
supported
characterization
scanning
electron
microscope
(SEM),
where
has
rounder
shapes
smoother
surfaces
alone,
like
or
MD.
In
addition,
particle
size
analysis
analyzer
(PSA),
average
sizes
microcapsules
shown
154.13
µ
m,
152
166.81
three
showed
an
order
activities
as
>
coatings
alpha‐amylase
inhibition
assay.
Similar
also
antioxidant
assay,
which
demonstrated
had
moderate
activities,
again
greater
pH
7.4
those
2.2
controlled
test,
ran
from
30
120
min.
summary,
microencapsulation
biodegradable
polymers
identified
viable
method
harnessing
health
benefits
extracts.
process
produced
convenient
powder
form
could
be
used
drug
delivery
systems.
use
mixed
resulted
better
impact
based
%EE
value
well
improved
characteristics
Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 580 - 580
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
From
a
circular
economy
perspective,
the
appropriate
management
and
valorization
of
winery
wastes
by-products
are
crucial
for
sustainable
development.
Nowadays,
grape
pomace
(GP)
has
attracted
increasing
interest
within
food
field
due
to
its
valuable
content,
comprising
nutritional
bioactive
compounds
(e.g.,
polyphenols,
organic
fatty
acids,
vitamins,
etc.).
Particularly,
GP
polyphenols
have
been
recognized
as
exhibiting
technological
health-promoting
effects
in
different
biological
systems.
Hence,
is
step
toward
offering
new
functional
foods
contributing
solving
waste
problems
wine
industry.
On
this
basis,
use
additive/ingredient
development
novel
products
with
advantages
recently
proposed.
In
review,
we
summarize
current
knowledge
on
bioactivity
polyphenolic-rich
extracts
from
samples.
Advances
incorporation
into
formulations
(enhancement
physicochemical,
sensory,
quality)
information
supporting
intellectual
property
related
potential
applications
industry
also
discussed.
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: March 17, 2023
Background
The
application
of
Pulsed
electric
fields
as
a
mild
and
easily
scalable
electrotechnology
represents
an
effective
approach
to
selectively
intensify
the
extractability
bioactive
compounds
from
grape
pomace,
one
most
abundant
residues
generated
during
winemaking
process.
Objective
This
study
addressed
optimization
pulsed
(PEF)-assisted
extraction
enhance
yields
red
pomace
using
response
surface
methodology
(RSM).
Methods
cell
disintegration
index
(Z
p
)
was
identified
variable
determine
optimal
PEF
processing
conditions
in
terms
field
strength
(E
=
0.5–5
kV/cm)
energy
input
(W
T
1–20
kJ/kg).
For
solid-liquid
(SLE)
process
effects
temperature
(20–50°C),
time
(30–300min),
solvent
concentration
(0–50%
ethanol
water)
on
total
phenolic
content
(TPC),
flavonoid
(FC),
anthocyanin
(TAC),
tannin
(TC),
antioxidant
activity
(FRAP)
extracts
untreated
PEF-treated
plant
tissues
were
assessed.
composition
obtained
determined
via
HPLC-PDA.
Results
demonstrated
that
at
4.6
kV/cm,
W
20
kJ/kg)
significantly
enhanced
permeabilization
degree
membrane
tissues,
thus
intensifying
subsequent
TPC
(15%),
FC
(60%),
TAC
(23%),
TC
(42%),
FRAP
values
(31%)
concerning
control
extraction.
HPLC-PDA
analyses
showed
that,
regardless
PEF,
epicatechin,
p-coumaric
acid,
peonidin
3-O-glucoside,
no
degradation
specific
occurred
upon
application.
Conclusion
PEF-assisted
allowed
high-value-added
supporting
further
investigations
this
larger
scale.
Food Bioscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60, P. 104210 - 104210
Published: May 4, 2024
Grape
pomace
is
widely
studied
as
a
source
of
phenolic
compounds.
These
secondary
metabolites
are
recognized
by
presenting
pharmacological
properties
such
antioxidant,
antimicrobial,
anti-tyrosinase,
vasodilating,
anti-inflammatory,
antihyperglycemic
and
antitumoral,
that
can
be
exploited
in
new
sustainable
therapies.
In
this
review,
we
gather
scientific
evidences
biological
extracts
individual
from
grape
through
vitro,
vivo
or
silico
studies.
more
specific
approach,
discuss
the
mechanisms
action
these
compounds
therapeutical
agents
to
prevent
treat
diabetes
mellitus,
cardiovascular
neurodegenerative
diseases
cancer.
The
outcomes
studies
evaluated
show
have
high
potential
administrated
supplements
even
incorporated
medicine
formulations.
However,
researchers
suggesting
mechanism
responsible
for
their
effects,
pathways
not
completely
elucidated.
Furthermore,
there
still
lack
obtain
consistent
evidences.
Abstract
Salvia
,
a
widely
recognized
genus
globally
esteemed
for
its
traditional
and
medicinal
applications,
prompted
our
investigation
into
the
methanol
water
extracts
of
eight
species
native
to
Turkey.
These
included
S.
aucheri,
candidissima,
divaricata,
virgata,
multicaulis,
palestina,
trichoclada
cerino‐pruinosa
.
Our
study
aimed
assess
their
biological
properties
chemical
composition.
Utilizing
HPLC‐ESI‐Q‐TOF‐MS,
we
identified
constituents
in
extracts,
while
antioxidant
(radical
quenching,
reducing
power,
metal
chelating)
enzyme
inhibitory
(amylase,
glucosidase,
tyrosinase,
cholinesterase)
activities
were
evaluated
activities.
One
hundred
thirty‐one
compounds
characterized
tested
extracts.
Although
many
belonging
different
families
identified,
main
all
rosmarinic
sagerinic
acids,
along
with
several
salvianolic
acid
isomers.
Notably,
displayed
superior
overall,
exhibiting
highest
activity
among
them,
except
chelating.
Similar
test
results,
more
active
than
inhibition
tests.
Multivariate
analysis
further
highlighted
distinctiveness
extract
In
conclusion,
findings
underscore
biopharmaceutical
potential
species,
suggesting
significance
as
sources
bioactive
agents
health‐promoting
applications.
Toxicology Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14, P. 102015 - 102015
Published: March 28, 2025
Sweet
potato
(Ipomoea
batatas
L.)
is
a
nutrient-dense
tuber
often
used
in
traditional
diabetic
treatment.
This
research
compares
the
antidiabetic
potential
of
three
sweet
varieties:
orange-fleshed
(OFSP),
purple-peel
white-fleshed
(PPWSP),
and
white-peel
(WPWSP),
utilising
vitro
vivo
techniques.
potatoes
(OFSP,
PPWSP,
WPWSP)
boiled
at
100°C
for
20
minutes
were
incorporated
into
formulated
diets
administered
to
streptozotocin-induced
rats
14
days.
Aqueous
extracts
tested
antioxidants
phytochemicals.
Glycaemic
control
parameters,
lipid
profiles,
oxidative
stress
indicators,
pancreatic
histology
investigated.
Gene
expression
analysis
was
performed
on
critical
diabetes-related
pathways.
OFSP
showed
significant
strong
anti-diabetic
benefits,
including
better
glycemic
control,
weight
maintenance,
lower
HOMA-IR
scores,
lowered
α-amylase
α-glucosidase
activity.
OFSP-fed
had
higher
insulin,
glycogen,
hexokinase
activity
than
those
given
PPWSP
WPWSP.
decreased
mRNA
DPP-4
while
increasing
GLP-1
expression.
also
improved
HDLc
decreasing
LDLc
triglycerides
more
other
varieties.
Histopathological
examination
revealed
restorative
effects
beta
cells.
demonstrated
pronounced
compared
WPWSP,
particularly
terms
insulin
regulation,
profile
improvement.
These
findings
suggest
that
may
offer
diabetes
management.
However,
further
clinical
studies
are
needed
validate
these
results
explore
practical
dietary
applications
control.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 979 - 979
Published: April 21, 2023
Grape
pomace
(GP)
is
a
winemaking
by-product
particularly
rich
in
(poly)phenols
and
dietary
fiber,
which
are
the
main
active
compounds
responsible
for
its
health-promoting
effects.
These
components
their
metabolites
generated
at
intestinal
level
have
been
shown
to
play
an
important
role
promoting
health
locally
systemically.
This
review
focuses
on
potential
bioactivities
of
GP
environment,
primary
site
interaction
food
biological
activities.
mechanisms
include
(i)
regulation
nutrient
digestion
absorption
(GP
has
inhibit
enzymes
such
as
α-amylase
α-glucosidase,
protease,
lipase,
can
help
reduce
blood
glucose
lipid
levels,
modulate
expression
transporters,
also
regulate
absorption);
(ii)
modulation
gut
hormone
levels
satiety
stimulates
GLP-1,
PYY,
CCK,
ghrelin,
GIP
release,
appetite
satiety);
(iii)
reinforcement
morphology
(including
crypt-villi
structures,
improve
protect
against
damage);
(iv)
protection
barrier
integrity
(through
tight
junctions
paracellular
transport);
(v)
inflammation
oxidative
stress
triggered
by
NF-kB
Nrf2
signaling
pathways;
(vi)
impact
microbiota
composition
functionality
(leading
increased
production
SCFAs
decreased
LPS).
The
overall
effect
within
environment
reinforces
function
first
line
defense
multiple
disorders,
including
those
impacting
cardiometabolic
health.
Future
research
GP’s
properties
should
consider
connections
between
other
organs,
gut-heart
axis,
gut-brain
gut-skin
oral-gut
axis.
Further
exploration
these
connections,
more
human
studies,
will
solidify
ingredient
contribute
prevention
management
cardiovascular
diseases.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(14), P. 5322 - 5322
Published: July 10, 2023
The
advancement
in
nanotechnology
is
the
trigger
for
exploring
synthesis
of
selenium
nanoparticles
and
their
use
biomedicine.
Therefore,
this
study
aims
to
synthesize
using
M.
oleifera
as
a
reducing
agent
evaluate
antioxidant
antidiabetic
potential.
Our
result
demonstrated
change
color
mixture
from
yellow
red,
UV-Vis
spectrometry
suspension
solution
confirmed
formation
MO-SeNPs
with
single
absorbance
peak
range
240-560
nm
wavelength.
FTIR
analysis
revealed
several
bioactive
compounds,
such
phenols
amines,
that
could
possibly
be
responsible
reduction
stabilization
MO-SeNPs.
FESEM
+
EDX
amorphous
are
high
purity,
have
spherical
shape,
size
20-250
diameter,
determined
by
HRTEM.
also
exhibit
highest
DPPH
scavenging
activity
84%
at
1000
μg/mL
an
IC50
454.1
noteworthy
ability
power
assay.
Furthermore,
showed
promising
properties
dose-dependent
inhibition
α-amylase
(26.7%
44.53%)
α-glucosidase
enzyme
(4.73%
19.26%).
Hence,
these
results
plant
extract
possesses
potential
reduce
ions
SeNPs
under
optimized
conditions
notable
activities.